In the food, pharmaceutical, and medical industries, there is no room for compromise when it comes to hygiene. The stainless steel motors and gearboxes from Clean-Geartech range meet the strictest standards while offering durability and easy cleanability. From bottling lines to cleanrooms, we can always propose the right motor or gearbox solution for your application.

Hygiene in the medical world: why Stainless Steel is indispensable

In cleanrooms, laboratories and sterile packaging lines, even the smallest contamination can lead to product loss, safety risks, and damage to reputation. Therefore, medical and pharmaceutical companies are increasingly opting for stainless steel drives.

Stainless steel offers unique advantages: it is resistant to aggressive cleaning agents and disinfection processes, compatible with CIP and SIP cleaning (Clean-In-Place and Sterilization-In-Place). Furthermore, the Clean-Geartech products offered by Act In Time comply with GMP standards and international hygiene regulations.

Why hygienic drives are also essential in other sectors

In sectors where hygiene is an absolute requirement, one mistake can have disastrous consequences. Consider a production line in a meat processing plant: a small contamination can lead to recalls and enormous costs. Traditional drives often represent a weak link here. They corrode under the influence of cleaning agents, have cooling fins and cavities where dirt can accumulate, and cause downtime due to complex cleaning procedures. With motors featuring a smooth design, there are no cavities where microorganisms can accumulate, and these problems are permanently avoided.

What makes Clean-Geartech motors unique?

The secret behind Clean-Geartech lies in its thoughtful design. Every detail is geared toward hygiene. The housings are smooth, with no cooling fins or sharp edges, leaving no room for bacteria to nest. This not only makes cleaning easier but also faster and more effective.

Material choice also plays a critical role. For the most demanding areas, Clean-Geartech uses AISI 316L stainless steel, resistant to high-pressure cleaning and aggressive chemicals. For less extreme environments, AISI 304 is used, and for dry zones, aluminium with protective coating. All products can be equipped with Viton seals and IP69K protection, ensuring that neither water nor dust can penetrate—guaranteeing reliability in the most demanding environments.

Regulations and standards: assurance across industries

Hygiene is not just a matter of good intentions, but of strict adherence to international standards. Clean-GearTech complies with HACCP and EHEDG guidelines for food safety, European hygiene regulations (EC 852/2004), and GMP standards for pharmaceutical and medical applications. Furthermore, all products are compatible with CIP and SIP processes, allowing cleaning to take place efficiently and without disassembly. This saves time, water, cleaning agents, and labour costs.

Extensive range: solutions for every application

Thanks to the comprehensive Clean-Geartech range, we can propose the optimal solution for every application: cost-effective worm gearboxes for limited duty or load, or highly efficient bevel gears for applications running at 100% duty cycle.

In addition to the expertise available at Act In Time, Clean-Geartech’s configurator provides a clear guide to help you choose the right product for your application.

Also stainless steel solutions from Concens, Bansbach, Mädler and Oriental Motor

Alongside Clean-Geartech, other Act In Time suppliers also offer a wide range of products designed for hygienic drives.

• Concens delivers compact stainless steel electric linear actuators, ideal for medical equipment and packaging lines. Their UW100 model is specially developed and tested for underwater applications up to 100 meters.
• Bansbach is globally recognized for stainless steel gas springs used in ergonomic systems and medical applications.
• Mädler offers a wide range of stainless steel components, ensuring that not only the drive but the entire machine remains corrosion-free.
• Oriental Motor provides IP67 AC-motors and now stainless steel 200W brushless motors, perfect for applications where hygiene and precision go hand in hand.

Through these collaborations, we can offer a complete package: from hygienic gearboxes and motors to actuators and gas springs, all designed for maximum cleanability and reliability.

Discover which solution best fits your application. Contact us today for advice or a no-obligation quote and let’s create a hygienic and efficient future together.